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Beatles-Focused Show Coming to Broadway

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:35:28 +0000

The Beatles anthology production ‘Let It Be’ is making the leap from London’s West End to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Rather than focus on the Fab’s bitter-end finale, however, the show includes songs from throughout their career. Billboard reports that the show combines performances by live musicians with new projection technology, ‘Let It [...]

43 Years Ago: The Beatles' 'Let It Be' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:50 +0000

‘Let It Be’ was supposed to be the album that would bring the Beatles back together. After an increasingly fractious couple of years that culminated in 1968’s self-titled (‘White’) album, which was basically four solo records for the price of a double LP, the four Beatles holed themselves up in London’s Twickenham Film Studios, and then at Apple Studios, during the first month of 1969 to re-spark their dying flame. No outside visitors, no BS -- just four guys hanging around playing music. Just like the old days. They called it ‘Get Back.’

Paul McCartney Debuts Five Beatles Songs in Concert

Dave Lifton — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:34:51 +0000

If there's any rocker who can rest on his laurels onstage, it's Paul McCartney. After all, with such a huge catalog, he can simply fill up a setlist with dozens of his hits, play them night after night without changing, and nobody complains that they didn't get to hear their favorites.

Except he doesn't. Consequence of Sound noted that, at the op

The Beatles Revived by Greg Kihn in New Novel

Jeff Giles — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:21:34 +0000

For most music fans, Greg Kihn will always be known as the guy behind hits like ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em).’ But he’s also an established writer and all set to publish his fifth novel, the Beatles-inspired ‘Rubber Soul.’ “I asked where the Beatles got their records,” Kihn explained in a [...]

Beatles Top List of Artists Used to Help Students Learn English

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:34 +0000

English is a tricky language, and no one method is universally accepted as the best way to learn it — but quite a few teachers have found that playing their students Beatles songs can help. A recent study conducted by Kaplan International Colleges surveyed more than 500 English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers from [...]

45 Years Ago: Beatles End Spiritual Retreat

Dave Swanson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:30:47 +0000

On April 19, 1968, the Beatles parted ways with the Mararishi Mahesh Yogi. After submerging themselves in his teachings for what was supposed to be a three-month spiritual course, cracks began to appear. The band had flown to Rishikesh, India, in February 1968 along with friends like Donovan, Mia Farrow and the Beach Boys' Mike Love to begin an education in enlightenment.

Paul McCartney Spokesman Shoots Down Rumors of Upcoming Nirvana Collaboration

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:18:25 +0000

It looks like Paul McCartney's not collaborating with the surviving members of Nirvana again, after all. A report from earlier this week, citing an unnamed source at McCartney's label, has been quickly debunked by the former Beatle's spokesman.

Paul McCartney's 'Wings Over America' Reissue to Kick Off With Theatrical 'Rockshow' Viewing

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:28:58 +0000

Paul McCartney and Wings will reissue 'Wings Over America' on May 28 in a number of different formats with a cornucopia of bonus features. However, the most intriguing prospect may be the May 15 theatrical release of 'Rockshow,' a live concert film shot in 1975 and 1976 during the Wings Over the World Tour.

Signed Copy of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Sells for Nearly $300,000

Jeff Giles — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:29:55 +0000

What would you be willing to pay for a signed copy of the Beatles‘ 1967 masterpiece ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’? According to Heritage Auctions, the firm that handled the bids for a recent sale that included a ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ signed by all four members of the band, the most the seller could expect [...]

46 Years Ago: Beatles Pose for 'Sgt. Pepper' Cover Photo

Bryan Wawzenek — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:32 +0000

At the time, it was one of the most expensive album covers ever created. And in the end, it would become one of the most iconic images in rock ‘n’ roll history. On March 30, 1967, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr visited Michael Cooper’s studio in the Chelsea area of London [...]

40 Years Ago: The Beatles' 'Red' and 'Blue' Albums Released

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:00:39 +0000

The Beatles were broken up for a little more than three years when the ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ compilations were released in April 1973. The two-disc sets – known as the ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ albums, respectively – were neither supplements to nor replacements for the band’s other records. They were merely what they appeared to be: collections of great songs by the greatest band that ever walked the earth.

Top 10 John Lennon Love Songs

Stephen Lewis — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:01:37 +0000

The generalized argument when discussing the Beatles' principal songwriters is that Paul McCartney wrote the ballads, and John Lennon penned the rockers. Upon closer inspection of Lennon’s impressive discography, it’s obvious that Lennon could write a beautiful sentiment with the b

Early Bids for Signed Copy of the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Album Shoot Past $110,000

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:36:37 +0000

Money, as the Beatles famously opined, can’t buy you love. What it can get you, however, is a signed edition of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ — though, alas, the price is skyrocketing. It seems this special copy of the iconic 1967 art-rock project has created a frenzy of activity for Dallas, Texas-based Heritage [...]

40 Years Ago: John Lennon Ordered to Leave the US by Immigration Authorities

Dave Swanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:47:17 +0000

On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.

10 Most Unique Beatles Cover Versions

Dave Swanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:01:28 +0000

Since the very beginning, many an artist took note of the songwriting brilliance of John Lennon and Paul McCartney (and later George Harrison), and lined up to record their own versions of a Beatle

20 Beatles Songs Beatboxed in New One Minute Mash-Up Video

Dave Lifton — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:43:10 +0000

How many Beatles songs can be mashed-up in a one-minute span? That’s the question posed by musician Chad Neidt in a new video that features him and a beatboxing friend running through the group’s catalog at breakneck speed. Apparently, the answer is 23. Beginning with the count-in of ‘Taxman,’ the duo then move on to [...]

16 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Knighted

Ken Kelley — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:22:20 +0000

On March 11, 1997, at the age of 54, former Beatles and Wings member Paul McCartney received one of Britain's highest honors when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. The centuries-old ceremony, officially bestows the title of "Sir" upon all fortunate enough to receive the designation.

50 Years Ago: The Beatles Record 'From Me To You'

Dave Swanson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:18:20 +0000

On March 5, 1963, the Beatles began recording sessions that would yield their third single, 'From Me To You.' That afternoon, the band ran through seven takes of the tune. Written just a few days prior to the session, 'From Me To You' found the songwriting team of John Lennon and Paul McCartney moving forward.

25 Years Ago: The Beatles' 'Past Masters' Albums Released

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:45:33 +0000

EMI’s decision to overhaul the Beatles catalog in 1987, spurred by the CD revolution, was a long time coming. For more than 20 years the world’s most popular band’s albums were known one way to U.S. fans and another way to fans in Europe. The Beatles’ original U.K. output of LPs consisted of 12 albums; [...]

47 Years Ago: John Lennon "More Popular Than Jesus" Story Is Published

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:42:29 +0000

On March 4, 1966, an article appeared in the London Evening Standard that would cause an uproar and ripple for some time. Journalist Maureen Cleave was doing a series entitled 'How Does a Beatle Live?' and her encounter with John Lennon provided controversy that spread far beyond the London paper.